Comprehension and application of law in campus housing settings can be a daunting task. Though challenging, a basic understanding of law and how it applies to residence life and housing environments within institutions of higher education is crucial. This article provides an historical evolution of three laws that have direct bearing on campus housing: section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 (and the amendments act of 2009), and the Fair Housing act of 1968 (and the amendments act of 1988). A closer examination of an emerging trend is also provided, namely the increasing number of requests for emotional support animals and how this may or may not align with applicable federal laws. This article concludes with implications for practice where we encourage residence life and housing professionals, among other things, to view these various laws only as minimum requirements and to find ways to far exceed these basic mandates. [Discussion questions developed by Mark Smiley, graduate student, Virginia Tech.]